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Karāchi : Pakistan | Nov 30, 2011 at 3:07 AM PST
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A BBC documentary on the Taliban was blocked in Pakistan on Tuesday

BBC TV's recently telecasted one shown of "Secret of Pakistan documentary "

Cable operators in Pakistan, the BBC's international news channel BBC World News 'block' has started in many cities the operators are not showing on this channel.

Operators say that the actions of the BBC TV documentary 'Secret Pakistan after the broadcast has been raised.

All Pakistan Cable Operators Association on Tuesday announced Wednesday that the foreign channels 'anti Pakistan' program will be showing off her show.

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority of cable operators' association (Pemra) said - "If the foreign channels to transmit information found detrimental to the country if their landing rights to the canceled Oploding and broadcasting rights."

BBC spokesman said: "We condemn any such action which imposes restrictions on our freedom and our unbiased editorial on the International News Service is stopped from reaching the public. We will insist again on the BBC World News and other international channels When reaching the public. "

BBC documentary "Secret Pakistan's commitment to fighting extremism in Pakistan's Taliban has been questioned.

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The row relates to a two-part BBC documentary, "Secret Pakistan"
The row relates to a two-part BBC documentary, "Secret Pakistan"
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